I was told its the ecm and that it needs to be replced is that true or can it be reset?

Question

They removed my ecm and told me I have to buy a new one but someone else said I can't buy a new ecm it has to be reset I don't know which is true

Answer 1

If the Engine Control Module (ECM) is damage, then you have to buy a new one. For some situations, you can reprogram the ECM and sometimes you even repair the ECM. There are some shops online that offer ECM repairs. It all depends on the type of problem or code you have.